Desierto Vida II

What Desierto Vida II's governing documents say

Desierto Vida II is a single-family residential community in Phoenix, AZ governed by a homeowners association. As an owner, you control your lot and dwelling while the Association maintains common areas (landscaping, perimeter walls, gates, mailbox facilities) through per-lot assessments. The Declaration enforces architectural review, use restrictions, and community standards through an appointed committee during the development phase, then through elected members once development completes.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and single-family dwelling; the Association maintains common tracts, the perimeter wall, entry gates, and mailbox facilities. You must keep your dwelling's exterior in good repair and properly painted.
• Assessments & fees: Base annual assessment starts at $900/lot. Increases are capped at the greater of inflation or 15% per year without owner vote. New buyers pay a one-time working capital contribution (half the annual assessment) plus a refundable $3,500 front-yard landscaping deposit (due if landscaping not complete within 60 days of closing).
• Leasing & rentals: Only whole-unit rentals are allowed; no room rentals or transient/hotel use. Owners must notify the Association in writing with lease dates and tenant names. All leases are subject to the community's Declaration, bylaws, and rules.
• Pets: Household pets are allowed but not in excessive numbers or for commercial purposes. Pets must be kept indoors or in fenced yards and cannot be a nuisance to neighbors. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
• Vehicles & parking: Vehicles park only on paved driveways on your lot. No RVs, trailers, boats, campers, or trucks over 3/4-ton capacity are allowed. One guest vehicle may park in a driveway for up to 7 consecutive days; no overnight parking for owner vehicles on streets or driveways otherwise.
• Architectural review & exterior design: All structures, landscaping, HVAC, solar panels, antennas, and fencing require Committee approval before construction. Fences must be masonry or wrought iron, maximum 6 feet, and match the perimeter wall's material and color. The Committee enforces architectural harmony across the community.
• Restricted uses & activities: Single-family residential use only; no business, commercial, or professional activities (except the developer's model homes during sales). Garage doors must be kept closed except for vehicle access. No clotheslines, mineral exploration, or lot subdivisions allowed.
• Party wall maintenance: Owners sharing a party wall split construction and repair costs equally, unless one owner requests a different surface treatment (then bears the extra cost). If damage is caused by one owner's negligence, that owner pays for repairs alone.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.